http://www.bayanimagazine.com Bayani Magazine Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:28:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 http://www.bayanimagazine.com/flu-prevention-and-the-gym-member/ http://www.bayanimagazine.com/flu-prevention-and-the-gym-member/#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:19:36 +0000 admin http://www.bayanimagazine.com/flu-prevention-and-the-gym-member/ 50 years; residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities that house persons of any age who have long-term illnesses; adults and children > 6 months of age who have chronic heart or lung conditions, including asthma; adults and children > 6 months of age who need regular medical care or had to be in a hospital because of metabolic diseases (like diabetes), chronic kidney disease, or weakened immune system (including immune system problems caused by medicine or by infection with human immunodeficiency virus [HIV/AIDS]); children and teenagers (aged 6 months to 18 years) who are on long-term aspirin therapy and therefore could develop Reye Syndrome after the flu; and women who will be more than 3 months pregnant during the flu season How to Prevent Getting the Flu Health officials are encouraging people, particularly those in high-risk groups to obtain a flu shot The CDC states that an annual flu shot is the best way to reduce the chances that you will get the flu The best time to get a flu shot is from October through November, although you can still benefit from getting the vaccine after November, even if the flu is present in your community Be aware that it takes about two weeks after the vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body to provide protection Obtaining the vaccine does not guarantee a flu-free season, however Influenza viruses are constantly changing, and vaccine effectiveness depends on the match between vaccine strains and circulating viruses and the age and health status of the person getting the shot Although the strain in this year's flu vaccine is different from the circulating strain, the CDC states that studies indicate that the vaccine should provide some cross-protection against the circulating A strain Some people resist getting the flu shot because of the belief that they will get severe side effects, or even the flu itself, from the vaccine The viruses in the vaccine are inactivated, so you cannot get the flu from a flu shot Certain side effects are possible, such as soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given, fever (low grade), and aches Chances that the shot will cause serious harm, or death, is very small and allergic reactions to the vaccine, though possible, are rare, states the CDC Most people who get the vaccine have no serious problems with it However, the following groups should not get a flu shot before talking with their doctor: People with an allergy to hens' eggs People who have had a severe reaction to a flu shot in the past People who have developed Guillian-Barre Syndrome in the 6 weeks following a flu shot Since obtaining vaccination doesn't necessarily guarantee immunity against the flu, it is wise to add common sense to our prevention efforts while we are busy pumping iron at the health club Old fashioned hand-hygiene can go a long way in helping to prevent flu transmission Although you don't want to spend your entire workout running to the restroom to wash your hands after every set, it's certainly advisable to make sure your hands are clean before and after the workout Refrain from touching your nose and mouth during the workout to avoid obtaining the virus Use of hand-antiseptics which include alcohol can also help to prevent transmission of the flu virus What to do if you get the flu So what if you obtain a flu shot, practice stellar hand-hygiene and manage to contract the flu anyway? 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